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RNA

UK /ˌɑːr en ˈeɪ/US /ˌɑːr en ˈeɪ/

词源

RNA stands for ribonucleic acid, derived from 'ribose' (a sugar) and 'nucleic acid' (a macromolecule).

noun

❶ 核糖核酸,一种存在于所有活细胞中的核酸分子,主要负责传递遗传信息和参与蛋白质合成。

“RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins.”

(RNA在蛋白质合成中起着至关重要的作用。)

“Scientists are studying RNA to understand genetic diseases.”

(科学家正在研究RNA以了解遗传疾病。)

同义词:ribonucleic acid, genetic material, nucleic acid

常见短语

RNA sequence — RNA序列,指RNA分子中核苷酸的排列顺序,用于研究基因表达和功能。

“The RNA sequence was analyzed to identify mutations.”

(分析了RNA序列以识别突变。)

RNA interference — RNA干扰,一种通过RNA分子抑制特定基因表达的生物过程。

“RNA interference is used to silence target genes in research.”

(RNA干扰用于研究中沉默目标基因。)